I'm inputing information on a cd-rw, looks like it is full and i'm trying to delete some old information off so i can complete what i need to put onto the cd. It's not letting me delete, it says it's "read only" can anyone help?

If the information on the CDRW is your only copy then I suggest the first thing you should do is make a copy of the disk. CDR is much cheaper to use. Then, and only then, can you attempt to erase some files. I have NEVER used a CDRW so I can't help you with your immediate issue. I don't even know if it is possible.

It is possible to delete files from a CDRW disc. That's the advantage of using a CDRW disc-you *should* be able to delete files and put new files in their place. However, I have at times run into the same problem you have had. One thing to try is a CD burning program like Roxio, or whichever program you have installed on your computer. That might work.

kx5m2g I did know you could delete a CDRW. Just wasn't sure if you can remove individual files/folders. Still think CDRW is a waste of money. I can buy 10 CDR disks for the price of one CDRW. Plus they aren't as dependable either. I use Drag to disk and you can "appear to replace files on a CDR. What really happens is any file you delete or replace with a different version isn't really replaced or deleted. Just appears that way to the user. Burns up a little more disk space. dI have been using that type of packet writer to backup everyday files for years. Have a dedicated CD writer that always has a drag to disk CD in it.

Save the info from the CDRW and then reformat the disk and use it again. CDRW's last for a long time. Another option you might consider is a thumb drive, they have really gone down in price, I got a sandisc 8GB thumb for $20 which included shipping Some HELP in posting on Computing.net plus free progs and instructions Cheers

OtheHill I think each type has its advantages and disadvantages. For storing a lot of files, I prefer to use a DVD-RW as opposed to a DVD-R. That way I can erase individual files and replace them with other files. I believe you can do that with a CD-RW as well, but I haven't tried it in awhile.

Unless you are tranporting the files an external drive makes more sense than DVDRW, IMO. The only good use of CDRW/DVDRW is for daily backups where you have TWO dedicated decks and you write the days file changes to them. But, as you said there are different uses. I guess it is different strokes for different folks. XPuser4real You may not be aware of it but each time you rewrite the a RW disk you have a little less space left.